Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2023
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 6:01 pm
I wasn't aware of that place, THX. Will check it out
MakeMKV support forum
https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/
K thnx
and the device it's on is /dev/sr1Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr1
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.02
Serial number: MO9M6190140
Firmware date: 2120-12-01 17:16
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 65
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.02
DVD all regions: Possible (with patched firmware)
BD raw data read: Possible (with patched firmware)
BD raw metadata read: Possible (with patched firmware)
Unrestricted read speed: Possible (with patched firmware)
Disc Information
Label: A QUIET PLACE
Timestamp: 2018-05-24 18:49:18
Protection: AACS2.0/C v61
Data capacity: 59.81 Gb
Disc type: BD-ROM UHD
Number of layers: 2
Bus encryption flags: 80
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makemkvcon f -d /dev/sr1 -f /path/to/sdf.bin enc -i HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.04-NM00500-212005061142.bin
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✦ at 14:14:54 ❯ makemkvcon f --all-yes -d /dev/sr1 rawflash enc -f ../../../../sdf.bin -i HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.04-NM00500-212005061142.bin
Reading input file HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.04-NM00500-212005061142.bin
Flashing flags = 0x0 : 0 0 0 0 : ---- ---- ---- ----
Sending image in encrypted format
Current Drive ID: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BU40N_1.02_212012011716_MO9M6190140
Ready to write drive flash memory. (auto confirmed)
Operation started: Sending flash image to drive
100% Operation finished
Operation started: Programming flash
100% Operation finished
Done successfully
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✦ at 14:16:39 ❯ makemkvcon f --all-yes -d /dev/sr1 rawflash -f ../../../../sdf.bin -i HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.04-NM00500-212005061142.bin
Reading input file HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.04-NM00500-212005061142.bin
Flashing flags = 0x0 : 0 0 0 0 : ---- ---- ---- ----
Current Drive ID: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BU40N_1.04_212005061142_MO9M6190140
Ready to write drive flash memory. (auto confirmed)
Operation started: Sending flash image to drive
100% Operation finished
Operation started: Programming flash
100% Operation finished
Done successfully
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Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr1
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.04
Serial number: MO9M6190140
Firmware date: 2120-05-06 11:42
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 65
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Patched (microcode access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 1.04
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
Disc Information
Disc is being loaded
yes that should workcloaked1 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 20, 2023 8:59 pm
OK, so according to the above, I should be able to use the following to update the fw correct?
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makemkvcon f -d /dev/sr1 -f /path/to/sdf.bin enc -i HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.04-NM00500-212005061142.bin
LG WP50NB40, SVC: NB52, ROM VER: 1.03, Manufactured in October 2022
...and in step #3 above Marty writes that it can be flashed with either firmware:
BP60NB10 1.00-MK
BU40N 1.00
Is there any appreciable difference, features, or advantage/disadvantage between those two firmwares on this drive?
The BP60NB10 firmware only works with MAkeMKV & AnyDVD. The BU40N 1.00 firmware works with all ripping software.
If I wanted to flash this drive back to it's original firmware to return it, would I just do that with the original firmware dump I made with SDFTool before flashing it to be UHD capable?
I did see your post with the official LG flasher for this drive, but since mine is SVC NB52 and that flasher is for SVC NB50, I thought I'd ask.
No. That dump is not really helpful as it only contains important bits of the firmware, not the complete firmware. There isn't a NB52 flasher available either.
Why return it? They are good little drives once flashed! I use one myself. I suggest using the BU40N 1.00 firmware though, as it's compatible with a wider range of ripping software.
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Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU50N
Revision: CH00
Serial number: 111HS065187
Firmware date: 2121-05-20 09:06
Bus encryption flags: 1F
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
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LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Your going to want bu40n 1.00 if you use other stuffstrangedays wrote: ↑Fri Dec 22, 2023 6:56 amso im pretty green at this .... just flashed my LG WP50NB40 (NB52) with "DE_LG_WP50NB40-NB50_1.03_MK" but now on to the cross flash as per instructions --- however id like my drive to be compatible with most ripping SW as per below - however seeing this is almost a year old is there any new .bin files for cross flashing that would make this little drive even better ? If not should i be flashing DE_LG_BU40N_1.00.bin or DE_LG_BU40N_1.03_MK.bin ?
would be cool to rip (backup) games with this, but if not possible ill stick with ripping (backing up) my BR movies... please advise
LG WP50NB40, SVC: NB52, ROM VER: 1.03, Manufactured in October 2022
...and in step #3 above Marty writes that it can be flashed with either firmware:
BP60NB10 1.00-MK
BU40N 1.00
Is there any appreciable difference, features, or advantage/disadvantage between those two firmwares on this drive?
The BP60NB10 firmware only works with MAkeMKV & AnyDVD. The BU40N 1.00 firmware works with all ripping software.
If I wanted to flash this drive back to it's original firmware to return it, would I just do that with the original firmware dump I made with SDFTool before flashing it to be UHD capable?
I did see your post with the official LG flasher for this drive, but since mine is SVC NB52 and that flasher is for SVC NB50, I thought I'd ask.
No. That dump is not really helpful as it only contains important bits of the firmware, not the complete firmware. There isn't a NB52 flasher available either.
Why return it? They are good little drives once flashed! I use one myself. I suggest using the BU40N 1.00 firmware though, as it's compatible with a wider range of ripping software.
You're welcome!oakbark wrote: ↑Sun Dec 24, 2023 12:45 amWow, gregoliver beat me to it! I wanted to say "Thanks" as well to MartyMcNuts for precise answers to others which I greatly benefited from. My ancient Asus was un-upgradable, so I bought a new LG WH16NS40 and using the 1.3.5 Flasher, flashed to the WH16NS60 1.02 - MK firmware as well. Couldn't be happier...thanks again. I purchased an MakeMKV key back in 2013 and have used it successfully many times...thanks to Mike and the dedicated crew.